In
order to bestow blessings and merits to the people of all nationsin a literal manner during the upcoming KagyuMonlam Chenmo near end of the year, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa
Karmapa is requesting acollection of small
stones be gathered from each and every country ofthe seven continents. The stone collections will be used in theconstruction of a stone altar. His Holiness will personally
perform ablessing ritual during the Kagyu
Monlam, and the merits will then bededicated
to every human being in the world so that we all may havepeace, safety, and happiness while being free from illness,
hunger,disputes, and wars.

The following is a list of countries in which have already contributedto the stone altar: